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Table for One
Once happily single, Lauren Allred can’t summon any joy over her unattached status after her younger sister’s wedding—a problem when she runs a blog devoted to finding contentment and enjoyment in singlehood. In hopes of rejuvenating her spirit and attitude, she embarks on a new project for her blog.
On the night of breaking up with his long-term girlfriend, Trevor Stockton meets Lauren and is instantly intrigued by her, but jumping into another relationship is the last thing on his mind—no matter how much he enjoyed their time together.
When their paths cross again, will Table for One become a part of Lauren’s past?
A standalone inspirational novella from a USA Today Bestseller.
On the night of breaking up with his long-term girlfriend, Trevor Stockton meets Lauren and is instantly intrigued by her, but jumping into another relationship is the last thing on his mind—no matter how much he enjoyed their time together.
When their paths cross again, will Table for One become a part of Lauren’s past?
A standalone inspirational novella from a USA Today Bestseller.
75 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 30, 2017
215 people are currently reading
62 people want to read
About the author
Leah Atwood
94 books124 followersLeah is a small-town girl at heart and currently lives in a rural town in South Louisiana, though Maryland will always be home. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in International Business but gave up a career in sales and marketing to follow love, a decision she's never regretted.
Always a dreamer, she loves to think of times gone by and discover what the American West was really like as the frontier was bring tamed. Because time-travel doesn't really exist, she uses her stories as an outlet to transport back in time and experience the days of old. Never one to ignore inspiration, she is also branching out into contemporary romance.
Her works have reached best-seller status and have topped the categories of Western and Inspirational Romance. She gives thanks to God for blessing her with the amazing opportunity to share her faith in a way to inspire people and bring a smile to their faces.
10 Random Facts about Leah
1) Her favorite book is A Moveable Feast
2) She was once in a governor's inaugural parade
3) Her daughter and she share the same initials
4) Diet soda is her coffee. Every morning must with a glass of the fizzy beverage.
5) On the day of her daughter's birth, Leah's family was so excited they ran out to the car and locked all the keys inside the house. Her husband had to break in the house through a window before they could leave for the hospital
6) She loves to garden despite her black thumb
7) When Leah was a kid, she and her cousin would write their own songs
8) Her favorite movie is Gone with the Wind
9) Holidays bring out her inner child
10) She has a mild obsession with anything pumpkin
Always a dreamer, she loves to think of times gone by and discover what the American West was really like as the frontier was bring tamed. Because time-travel doesn't really exist, she uses her stories as an outlet to transport back in time and experience the days of old. Never one to ignore inspiration, she is also branching out into contemporary romance.
Her works have reached best-seller status and have topped the categories of Western and Inspirational Romance. She gives thanks to God for blessing her with the amazing opportunity to share her faith in a way to inspire people and bring a smile to their faces.
10 Random Facts about Leah
1) Her favorite book is A Moveable Feast
2) She was once in a governor's inaugural parade
3) Her daughter and she share the same initials
4) Diet soda is her coffee. Every morning must with a glass of the fizzy beverage.
5) On the day of her daughter's birth, Leah's family was so excited they ran out to the car and locked all the keys inside the house. Her husband had to break in the house through a window before they could leave for the hospital
6) She loves to garden despite her black thumb
7) When Leah was a kid, she and her cousin would write their own songs
8) Her favorite movie is Gone with the Wind
9) Holidays bring out her inner child
10) She has a mild obsession with anything pumpkin
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June 29, 2017
Lauren was content with being single and created a blog to help others in their quests for singleness and dating. She felt her blog was getting stale and brainstormed ideas on how to meet guys. One idea was to look for gentlemen the eating alone at restaurants and strike up conversations with them and join them in the meal.
Trevor and his year long term relationship, Mariah, went to a fabulous restaurant with hopes of engagement that evening. Trevor couldn't convince himself that this was the "one". So he broke up with her before the meals were sent to the table.
He decided that since he ordered his meal, he would eat it. In walks Lauren and sits down and strikes up a conversation with him. They begin talking and the conversation was easy between them.
Lauren posted to the blog the success of the Table for One idea and mentioned him in the post since they didn't exchange numbers.
Another idea was to have a game night for their apartment building to get to know the other tenants. Trevor's friend lived in the same apartment building and asked him to come along since Trevor was pining away for Lauren.
Things progress nicely over lemonades. They both discover they share Christian beliefs.
****I don't want to give away the total story, but this is an excellent, inspirational quick summer read. I totally recommend this novella.
Trevor and his year long term relationship, Mariah, went to a fabulous restaurant with hopes of engagement that evening. Trevor couldn't convince himself that this was the "one". So he broke up with her before the meals were sent to the table.
He decided that since he ordered his meal, he would eat it. In walks Lauren and sits down and strikes up a conversation with him. They begin talking and the conversation was easy between them.
Lauren posted to the blog the success of the Table for One idea and mentioned him in the post since they didn't exchange numbers.
Another idea was to have a game night for their apartment building to get to know the other tenants. Trevor's friend lived in the same apartment building and asked him to come along since Trevor was pining away for Lauren.
Things progress nicely over lemonades. They both discover they share Christian beliefs.
****I don't want to give away the total story, but this is an excellent, inspirational quick summer read. I totally recommend this novella.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 16, 2018
It's nice to read about good Christian singles in their 30's, but I would like the stories to be longer. It felt very fluffy and high level happy - no real life anguish and struggle.
April 2, 2017
Lovely :)
September 18, 2017
Trevor Stockton is a simple man, an engineer, a “jack of all trades, master of none.” Freelance writer and blogger, Lauren Allred has lost the passion she once had for her weekly posts celebrating her single status. It is time for a change, time to recreate her blog with a new series. “For the next month, she will try one idea each week and then blog about her experiences and the outcomes.” While Trevor changes the course of his life, in one fateful evening, two impulsive acts lead to a “chance encounter.” The chemistry is instantaneous between Trevor and Lauren, as their friendship grows they find that love can happen anytime, anywhere if your heart is open and you trust in God.
March 31, 2018
This is a novella, and I'd gladly have read a full-length story about these characters. Lauren, who writes a blog dedicated to enjoying the single life, decides to invite herself to dine with a young man eating alone in a fancy restaurant. Trevor had taken his longtime girlfriend there, intending to propose, but instead he broke up with her. This clean romance features believable characters and dialogue that feels natural, though it's a bit heavy-handed with its Christian angle. I'll look for more from this author.
December 4, 2020
A sweet faith-based contemporary Christmas novella that shows what could happen when two people take a chance on love.
Trevor Stockton is a 38 year old engineer who ends a long term relationship wondering if he can truly find love again.
Lauren Allred is a 36 year old single blogger at Table for One. One night she takes her own advice and tries a new idea to meet other singles. She invited herself to join Trevor at a meal in a nearby restaurant.
Slowly their relationship blooms and blossoms. You will be cheering for a happy ending for this couple.
Trevor Stockton is a 38 year old engineer who ends a long term relationship wondering if he can truly find love again.
Lauren Allred is a 36 year old single blogger at Table for One. One night she takes her own advice and tries a new idea to meet other singles. She invited herself to join Trevor at a meal in a nearby restaurant.
Slowly their relationship blooms and blossoms. You will be cheering for a happy ending for this couple.
May 7, 2017
Disappointed
I stopped reading at 20%. It seemed ridiculous that a Christian woman trying to inspire herself to write a better singles' blog would ask to join a man eating alone in a restaurant for that inspiration not knowing if he was married or single, Christian or not. Then she lies about her pretense for asking. That was enough for me.
I stopped reading at 20%. It seemed ridiculous that a Christian woman trying to inspire herself to write a better singles' blog would ask to join a man eating alone in a restaurant for that inspiration not knowing if he was married or single, Christian or not. Then she lies about her pretense for asking. That was enough for me.
November 3, 2017
This was a realistic, old-fashioned romance. True, Lauren wasn't upfront honest when she first asked to sit with Trevor and this could have gotten her into an undesirable situation. But once their relationship got off the ground --- as we knew it would as soon as the two characters were introduced --- they conducted it with propriety and honesty. You can envision a "happily ever after" for them.
May 23, 2017
Good Read
I really enjoyed this book. Not only is this a good story, I also didn't have to dodge profanity bombs throughout. That made it even better. What a unique way to meet people - through blog suggestions. I plan to read more books by Ms. Atwood.
I really enjoyed this book. Not only is this a good story, I also didn't have to dodge profanity bombs throughout. That made it even better. What a unique way to meet people - through blog suggestions. I plan to read more books by Ms. Atwood.
July 16, 2017
Inspiring romance touching on how singles may not always interact with others because of insecurities. The characters were relatable, believable and developed. The plot was a page turner with an unexpected resolve that I loved. Delightful summer read.
April 17, 2018
EXCELLENT!!!!!
For a short story, it was really good!!!!! It have just enough detail and then got on with it. And the ending was great. Again, with just enough background it got on with the important part--the proposal, and the answer.
For a short story, it was really good!!!!! It have just enough detail and then got on with it. And the ending was great. Again, with just enough background it got on with the important part--the proposal, and the answer.
August 11, 2018
Start to a good series.
This book seemed a little outrageous in parts, but on the whole, it was very good. If you like love stories that are Christ-centered, you will love this one. I can’t wait to start the next book!
This book seemed a little outrageous in parts, but on the whole, it was very good. If you like love stories that are Christ-centered, you will love this one. I can’t wait to start the next book!
July 15, 2020
Inspirational
A wonderfully warm and hopeful Christian based romance! Unexpected love, proof that you should always trust your instincts, and if you can be patient love will happen when the time is right!
A wonderfully warm and hopeful Christian based romance! Unexpected love, proof that you should always trust your instincts, and if you can be patient love will happen when the time is right!
October 8, 2020
Great Inspirational Read
This was a great read with Trevor and Lauren. Trevor and Lauren were two complete strangers who met and fell in love in a month’s time. The heart wants what the heart wants when it’s the right time.
This was a great read with Trevor and Lauren. Trevor and Lauren were two complete strangers who met and fell in love in a month’s time. The heart wants what the heart wants when it’s the right time.
May 7, 2017
A way to meet
Using ,her own advice from her column , Lauren went to a restaurant to look for a man sitting alone ,she found one with a problem
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Using ,her own advice from her column , Lauren went to a restaurant to look for a man sitting alone ,she found one with a problem
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June 15, 2017
Such a fun light Christian romance read. All comes down to waiting on the Lord. :) I loved it, bravo Leah!
June 17, 2017
A
Another good book .I enjoyed reading this one as much as the first one. I will definitely buy more of this genre.
Another good book .I enjoyed reading this one as much as the first one. I will definitely buy more of this genre.
August 13, 2017
More of a short story
This was a short and sweet story, quick fluffy read. I wish there had been a bit more depth, but it was still enjoyable.
This was a short and sweet story, quick fluffy read. I wish there had been a bit more depth, but it was still enjoyable.
September 16, 2018
Unique
Quirky and fun. Sweet and clean. Nice to read about those beyond their 20's who have waited for the mate God has for them, not acting in haste
Quirky and fun. Sweet and clean. Nice to read about those beyond their 20's who have waited for the mate God has for them, not acting in haste
March 31, 2017
A great author and a great book
My only complaint is that the book was too short. I fell in love with the characters from the first word right to the last. A great read. She's an awesome author.
My only complaint is that the book was too short. I fell in love with the characters from the first word right to the last. A great read. She's an awesome author.
April 1, 2017
A sweet novella.
This was a sweet, clean romance that was inspirational but not preachy. The characters were fun and the storyline kept my interest.
This was a sweet, clean romance that was inspirational but not preachy. The characters were fun and the storyline kept my interest.
April 1, 2017
The clock is ticking
A good short story of love, but I would have enjoyed lingering longer. Many things were hinted about the characters, but never developed. Characters and storyline were introduced, but never enhanced. It seemed there was so much more to be written.
A good short story of love, but I would have enjoyed lingering longer. Many things were hinted about the characters, but never developed. Characters and storyline were introduced, but never enhanced. It seemed there was so much more to be written.
April 12, 2017
Lauren Allred started a blog to help single Christians be content with their status.
To revitalize her blog she starts a new project, Table for One.
The results make for hilarious reading and she finds something she didn't expect love.
The author talks about taking delight in the Lord and he will give you your heart's desire and trust that his timing will be perfect.
This is the book for those wanting to read a nice Christian romance.
To revitalize her blog she starts a new project, Table for One.
The results make for hilarious reading and she finds something she didn't expect love.
The author talks about taking delight in the Lord and he will give you your heart's desire and trust that his timing will be perfect.
This is the book for those wanting to read a nice Christian romance.
April 20, 2017
Table for One: An Inspirational Romance is written by Leah Atwood. It is a cute romance and is short enough to read in one sitting. It is very realistic and has a Christian background.
Trevor Stockton was all set to propose to his girlfriend, Mariah; but when she trashed another person’s proposal because the ring was too small, he knew she wasn’t the one for him. He decided to continue looking for the one special person to spend the rest of his life with. After Mariah had left the restaurant, he stayed behind to regroup and eat his dinner. There was no way he could make it easier on her.
Lauren Allred wrote a blog called Table for One. She had started it to embrace her single status. She traveled and blogged about the ease in traveling when you were single and childless. However, now that she was thirty-six, she began to change her mind about being in a relationship and marriage. She decided to change her blog too and talk about unique ways to meet people of the opposite sex. She quickly made a list and then decided to try each of them out and see what happens. The first was to find a man eating alone in a restaurant and ask if she could join him. There was no time like the present to get this new idea started. She dressed quickly and left for a restaurant.
Will Lauren’s idea help her meet people or will it backfire?
Trevor Stockton was all set to propose to his girlfriend, Mariah; but when she trashed another person’s proposal because the ring was too small, he knew she wasn’t the one for him. He decided to continue looking for the one special person to spend the rest of his life with. After Mariah had left the restaurant, he stayed behind to regroup and eat his dinner. There was no way he could make it easier on her.
Lauren Allred wrote a blog called Table for One. She had started it to embrace her single status. She traveled and blogged about the ease in traveling when you were single and childless. However, now that she was thirty-six, she began to change her mind about being in a relationship and marriage. She decided to change her blog too and talk about unique ways to meet people of the opposite sex. She quickly made a list and then decided to try each of them out and see what happens. The first was to find a man eating alone in a restaurant and ask if she could join him. There was no time like the present to get this new idea started. She dressed quickly and left for a restaurant.
Will Lauren’s idea help her meet people or will it backfire?
May 1, 2017
Sweet, cute and quick
This was a fun read. Very sweet and had well-developed characters for such a short book. Great, quick, and worth the time!
This was a fun read. Very sweet and had well-developed characters for such a short book. Great, quick, and worth the time!
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